Schools and Colleges

What has your experience been with cold emailing professors for research opportunities? Have any of you had success? If so, how many emails did you send before securing an interview or a positive response? I’d love to hear any tips you might have!

What to Do If Financial Aid Isn’t Enough to Make College Affordable Hi everyone, sorry if this post isn’t phrased perfectly. I just got accepted into an early college program out of state (I recently turned 17) and completed the CSS profile and FAFSA to apply for financial aid. While […]

I’m feeling really lost about my future and unsure of how to move forward. I’m currently in my first year at community college studying Engineering, but I’m not certain it’s the right path for me. Math has always been a struggle for me, and I’m contemplating other degree options or […]

Feeling perpetually sweaty? It doesn’t seem to matter if it’s freezing outside or not; there’s nothing more embarrassing than arriving to class completely soaked in sweat. I can’t tell if it’s nerves or the long trek across campus to my classes and car, but it can be really awkward. My […]

My major has taken an unexpected turn, but I’m still enjoying the journey. I’m currently studying environmental science and wildlife conservation, driven by my passion for birds and a fascination with ornithology. After chatting with my biology professor, she suggested that a biology major might align better with my interests. […]

For those who started college in a relationship, how’s everything going? It’s common for couples to experience breakups when one partner heads off to college. For those of you who began your college journey with a significant other, are you still together?

I’m faced with a $1,830 payment for this semester, and I can’t afford it. To provide some context, I had to buy a new computer last semester, which used up all my financial aid loans. I’m currently on a payment plan, with the amount due on April 17th. I’ve applied […]

Should I Change My Major? Hey everyone! I’m currently a first-year undergraduate on the premed track, majoring in biochemistry with a minor in cognitive science. Honestly, biochem has been incredibly stressful for me. I took on 20 credits last semester and am at it again this semester with 7 classes, […]

I’m feeling really unmotivated and like I’ve let myself down. I’m approaching 25, and my dream has always been to become a dental hygienist. In high school, I really struggled. I barely did any work or studying, and somehow I managed to graduate, mostly because the school district didn’t want […]